Cramps in your legs and elsewhere can be a sign of poor kidney function. Imbalance in the levels of sodium,calcium,potassium, or otherelectrolytescan interrupt how your muscles and nerves work. 6/10 Breathlessness When you have kidney disease, your organs don’t make enough of a hormone calle...
It's important to treat kidney stones so they don't cause serious health issues like UTIs (urinary tract infections), kidney infections, or loss of your kidney function. So how do you know if you have kidney stones?Here are some of the signs to look out for. You're at higher risk fo...
Acute renal failure, known today asacute kidney injury(AKI), is the sudden and often temporary loss of kidney function. It is a condition that develops rapidly over the course of several hours or days and typically occurs in people who are critically ill and already in the hospital.1 As th...
IntroductionAlport syndrome (AS) is an inherited disorder characterized by the progressive loss of kidney function. The glomeruli, along with other structures such as tubules, are gradually replaced by scar tissue, leading to kidney failure. This disease which is most prevalent in young ...
Loss of kidney function or kidney failure, which is often due to excessively high calcium levels in the blood or urine. Salivary Glands Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis causes enlargement of the salivary glands in some people. This inflammation is sometimes painful and can cause dryness in the mouth. It ...
In addition,other kidney problems that are not infections, such as nephrotic syndrome, can also present with symptoms such as: Fatigue Edema or puffiness in the face, abdomen or legs Weight gain due to fluid retention Hypertension Unexplained weight loss ...
puffiness around the eyes may be caused by the kidneys leaking large amounts of protein in the urine when it should be storing it in the body. A decrease in kidney function will result in the retention of sodium in the body, and this will lead to swelling of your lower extremities. Your...
Pain above the waist in the back of the body (where the kidneys are located) Muscle spasms and cramping Unstable blood pressure Loss of breath Skin rash or chronic itching Detecting these signs early on is essential. If kidney problems aren’t addressed early on, then the damage can quickly...
Sometimes the cause of low potassium is unclear. Your doctor may perform certain tests to rule out other conditions such as renal tubular acidosis,Cushing syndrome, and hypocalcemia: If an electrolyte imbalance is suspected, blood tests will be ordered check potassium levels, kidney function (BUN ...
excessive fluid loss leading to dehydration are mostly related to chronic diseases of the kidney or medications used to control hypertension. Fluid loss through the skin can occur during periods of excessive sweating and heat, burns, or dermatological diseases which affect the integrity of the skin....